Cardas Clear Digital SPDIF


Hi

Any experience with the Cardas Clear Digital SPDIF?

How does it compare with Aural Symphonics Echelon Digital?

Thanks
mikey8811

Ah crap. Sorry. That would be useful information dammit. Here ya go, and I’ve recommended this to several other members and they’re happy with it. John Atkinson from Stereophile used is as his reference digital cable, so it has some cred beyond little ol’ me. I much prefer it to my Stereovox XV1, which is a descendant of the acclaimed D60. My take, buy it for 60 bucks and wait til something else knocks it off the shelf. In the meantime, you’re listening to a very refined and solid digital cable. One other note if you get this excellent cable — pay close attention to the directional arrows, which are faint and hard to see, as they’re not a suggestion.  I installed mine backwards once and it was a disaster until I figured out my error. I’d guess you’d need to spend $1000+ to better it. Hope this helps, and best of luck!

https://smile.amazon.com/Geistnotes-Apogee-Wyde-Cable-WE-RR/dp/B01N5VXVA1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=6RC1PHF47RGL&keywords=apogee%2Bwyde%2Beye&qid=1645487721&sprefix=Apogee%2Bwy%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-3&th=1

I agree Geist’s custom terminated Apogee is a good deal. I’ve had various lengths over the years and still use the BNC version today on my Naim NDX and Bryston BDP streamers. It’s nice that someone is still making them today, however the Cardas Parsec Digital is also reasonably priced and it tastes delicious. Now I’m curious about the Clear AES/EBU.
@mikey8811 please report back!

@dr3 I’ve since replaced my Apogee with an AZ MC2, and it’s at a different level entirely across the board — not even close. It’s a lot more expensive even used but more than well worth it. Here’s an AES/EBU version…

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650037874-acoustic-zen-mc2-reference-digital-aesebu-xlr-balanced-cable/

In my system Cardas clear spdif was a small step up from transparent premium spdif. 

@soix thanks. AZ are certainly well known around here from back in the day.

@spearl8 that’s interesting because I also have the Transparent Premium AES/EBU. Why or how was the Cardas better to your ears?